Grand Lake Towne, Oklahoma Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 271, Grand Lake Towne's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Grand Lake Towne is a small community located in Oklahoma, within Mayes County. The total population is 271. It ranks as the 491st most populous out of 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grand Lake Towne is 71.7 years. This is 94% higher than the state median of 37.0 years. Only 6.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 42.1%. This is 174% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Grand Lake Towne, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $270,100. Housing costs are 35% higher than the state median of $199,800. 93.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 65.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grand Lake Towne has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (94.1% vs 62.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (2.6%) is well below the state average of 12.7%.

Education

10.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 63% lower than the state rate of 28.3%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Grand Lake Towne, Oklahoma is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Oklahoma state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 834 Census-designated places in Oklahoma. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.